Potato salad is a standard summer dish. Made with simple ingredients, it seems impossible to fail, but not everyone can make a good potato salad. I’m sharing five variations to enjoy. None are fancy, but all are creamy and tangy, and will stand out from plain potato salad. Sweet Potato Salad 2 potatoes 1 sweet [...]
photo by lrargerich Last week, my daughter needed new summer shoes. Sometimes I’ll buy name brands, and other times, I won’t. I care about how they fit, and whether they’re reasonably priced and of high quality, and I allow for a small amount of input from her because she has to wear them. We went [...]
photo by crabchick Beans are a frugal pantry staple. Dried beans are usually cheaper than canned, and you can season them yourself. For greater savings when using dried beans, cook them using a slow cooker or thermos. Because most people buy canned beans for convenience, I’m sharing four tasty recipes that include canned beans. But [...]
photo by Darcy Norman Sometimes it can be depressing to read and watch the news. Add dreary weather or fears of an impending job loss, and it can be a recipe for disaster. Some people take it in stride, but others feel the weight of the economy and their personal finances on their shoulders. Their [...]
photo by mangpages DEAR SARA: My son has denim jeans that are torn in both knees and a pocket here and there. What do you do with the denim material once they are no longer wearable? Dust rags? I need ideas. I have five pairs that I need to do something with. I hate just [...]
photo by jbcurio Attention, tightwads! Walls can be difficult to decorate because they’re so large. But you can dress them up fabulously without looking like you raided a college bookstore. Consider the scale of your wall and what you have on hand. Instead of hanging small items scattered throughout your house, visualize an imaginary geometric [...]
